Energy Codes and Standards
This CE course equips architects, engineers, and construction professionals with knowledge of energy codes and standards, highlighting their role in promoting efficiency, sustainability, and compliance in the built environment.
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CREDIT DESIGNATION: LU|HSWÂ Â Â Â Â Â
Date of course creation/update:Â 04/23/2026
Course Approval NO: 296MCAR
Education Pathways, LLC provider #10121561, is approved as an AIA Continuing Education Provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AIA provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Architects completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits as designated by AIA.
This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :
Explores the foundations, evolution, and application of energy codes and standards in modern construction. Participants will examine major codes such as IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, and LEED, while considering the environmental, economic, and social drivers behind energy efficiency. The course emphasizes building envelope requirements, HVAC and lighting standards, compliance processes, and enforcement mechanisms. By the end, participants will be prepared to navigate implementation challenges, evaluate future trends, and apply innovative solutions to meet sustainability goals.
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Learning Objectives:Â
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Recall the basics of energy codes and standards.
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Identify major energy codes and standards (IECC, ASHRAE, LEED, Energy Star, NGBS).
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Discuss the need for energy efficiency and its environmental/economic benefits.
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State the basics and components of energy codes (envelope, HVAC, lighting).
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Recognize the development, adoption, and enforcement process of energy codes.
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Explain challenges in implementing energy codes.
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Define future trends in energy codes and standards, including net‑zero and decarbonization.
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